Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 25 | 10 | 85 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hawks took care of the Celtics 97-85. Ugly basketball, but the Hawks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.